Test 3 READING AND USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour 15 minutes) Part 1 For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A,B, C or D) best fits each gap. ‘There is an example atthe beginning 0). ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Exampk OA thought —B known seen moticed oe 8 5 8 ‘The glass bridge “There are many bridges inthe world, but some are (0)... fOr more than just connecting one place to another. In China, for example, the Zhanglalie Bridge has already (1)... records for bing the highest and longest in the wor, “The bridge crosses a deep valley, (2)... wo mountain cif, with a @) ..... of 300 metres below. Its made almost (4) Of glass and can carry up to 800 people at a time. They ‘can either walk across it, or the more adventurous can bungee-jump from it. Questions have been (6)... about whether the transparent glass floors safe, but it has been assessed, and (6)... have been given that the glass just wor't break infact a media event was organised, where people were invited to try 10 (7) ..n..- the bridge's glass panels with huge hammers. They were unable to. Everyone who has tried crossing the Zhangiaie bridge says it's an experience not to be @ However, tourists do have to book tickets in advance. 48made linking escent absoltoly enquired assurances harm lost put uniting dip entity missed sot combining decine specifically requested statoments smash passed Reading and Use of English D taken D attaching D drop D particularly demanded announcements D crash D et 2(Bp133] «9Test 3 Part 2 For questions 8-16, read the text below and think ofthe word which best fits each gap. Use only ‘one word in each gap, There is an example atthe beginning (0) ‘Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: fo] [7] H]E ‘Read and Ride’ Schools across (0) World re always thinking of new ways to keep students active and alert. A school in the USA has recently installed exercise bikes in one classroom and students ride these while recding their books. A staff member at the school, ® enjoys using an exercise bike at the gym and reading at the same time, came (10) with the idea for (14) sw he calls the ‘Read and Ride! program. Believing this would be a fun way to persuade students to become more active, he placed one in his classroom and encouraged them to use (12) J during Independent reading sassions, The exercise bike WAS (13) vwsnmnnnnnen @ SUCCESS that he introduced the Read and Ride program to the entre school. Now the school has @ special room full of bikes that 4) regulary used by students, Besides (15) .onnmnmnnnnn fB8ding more fun, the program also helps students to exercise at a comfortable pace without experiencing the pressure that comes (16). ‘competitive sport. 50 [9 p.133)Reading and Use of English Part3 For questions 17-2, read the text below, Use the word given In capitals at tha end of some ofthe lines to form a word that fs inthe gap in the same line. There isan example atthe beginning (0) \ite your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separat inswer sheet. Example Mele [E[s[5 The Real Junk Food Project In many countries there's a lot of (0) food waste Some people think this is. (17) wunmnnsene and want to persuade supermarkets to reduce the amocnt of food they ‘throw away. One reason for the problem is that some customers are very (18) + especially when it comes to the (19) ‘ofthe food they buy. (20) soy fruit and vegetables that are n any way @ » perhaps because they're a strange shape, are Considered unsuitable forsale. “The Real Junk Food Project was started in the UK by a chef, Adam Smith, He opened a café where the entire menu was produced {rom ingredients that would have boon wasted. There were no fixed prices, customers were simply asked to pay whal they felt the food was worth. The project has provided the (22) behind similar cafés around the world, Of course, if supermarkets are (23) vonsnnnnnnnnn PORSUAKEd 10 Stop wasting food these cafés ‘won't survive, but that’s been Adam's (24) ‘rom the tert! NEED ACCEPT DEMAND APPEAR ‘CONSEQUENCE PERFECT INSPIRE success INTEND (B13) 51Test 3 Part 4 For questions 25-30, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. De net change the word given. You must use between two and five words, Including the word given. Here is an example (0), Example (Prizes are given out when the school year nishes. PLACE Prize givNg once soe €nd ofthe school year, “The gap can be filed by the words takes place atthe so you write: Example: | 0 | TAKES PLACE AT THE ‘write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 25 The students couldn't believe they'd lost the football match. IMPOSSIBLE “The students found football match. love they'd lost the 26 I'msureitwas Lucas who ato the lat biscuit must Lucas. a the last biscut 27 The students are watching a fim about ciate change, BEING ‘A fim about climate change . tothe students, 52Reading and Use of English 28 Don! take my word fort, check withthe teacher, BELIEVE Youdon't . 8ay, chock withthe teacher. 29 This is the best pizza restaurantin the area, in my opinion CONCERNED A this the best pizza restaurantin the area. 80 More people have joined the school tennis club this year INCREASE There. in the number of people joining the ‘schol tennis clu this year >(Bp.133] 53Test 3 Part 5 ‘You are going to read an extract from an intaview with @ young choreographer, someone who creates and arranges new dances. For questions 31-36, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which You think fits best according to the text. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Interview with a young choreographer Martin Fields talks to Miranda Eltington about her life and work [At 25, Miranda Ellington has already achieved ‘2 great deal as a choreographer, creating ‘works for a long list of theatres and dance ‘companies. Ontopo!that,shestilldances from timeto time, Being acancer again reminds me ‘of what it fees like to be in the studio taking ‘orders. from demanding choreographers, and how tense and frustrating that can be. Choreographers can lose sight of what it's like tobe rehearsing all day long,’ she tells me. {As a choreographer, she is essentially In a teaching role and enjoys working with young students, "A dancer who's just starting out fs often receptive to exploring new ideas. In some ways, working with students is easier than with professionals because they?re open to toking risks. They're hungry for success, but they don't yet have a clear sense of their strengths and weaknesses. The incomplete picture they have of thelr sklls ensures they take on board even quite harsh criticism. They ‘ight still challenge what I say sometimes, though when they do I welcome thelr honest feedback ‘When Miranda starts working with a new group, the music dictates what she does “There may be a piece of music Tm not keen ‘on, but L still make sure I come up with the best possible dance routine to accompany it) ‘dancers aren't responding well ta particular ‘composer's music, that can be frustrating, but ¥'m still required to find solutions. That won't two going back tothe drawing board and selecting a new piece, though Ideally, tSibe tore expoental and be pen the ‘option of switching to diferent pieces —ité certainly help to lift the mood when things get tough in rehearsal, Unfortunately, these days 54 1m always working on big productions ~ the ‘musical score has already been written by the ‘composer and it isnt negotiable.” ‘The conversation turns to the recent documentary on professional ballet dancers ‘and choreographers. This one attempts to give viewers an accurate portrayal of ile inside a ‘dance company. There was one scene where a ‘young dancer is getting endless corrections and Emile in recognition when I saw it She knows she's not getting it right but just can't make her body do what's requited. I’ painful to watch Dut not at all manufactured for the cameras ‘The amount of work and deelcation involved in ballet is underestimated by the public” T'm curious to know what makes a great production. ‘Its when everything the company ‘has invested in~the musie, the costumes, the lighting, and the dancers ~ all eome together. Aiming high Is appreciated by audiences and will allow you to get away with a few wrong Bntistic decisions oF choices. I've even been Involvedin productions where the dance steps are great but something about the costumes fr props completely distracts. And that’s just disappointing Miranda has done such a range of work 1 wonder how she sees herselt is she a modern dance choreographer or a ballet specialist? ‘People seem to want to put a label on you and {can't quite understartd that. And there's the modern tendency to encourage the development of expertise in a narrow area, too. | tend not to go along with that, though ‘the time may come when Tm happy to have a reputation largely for doing one thing. For ‘how, I just want to widen my horizons.”a Reading and Use of Engiish Miranda says that sne dances occasionally so that she ‘can convince other choreographers to be more understanding can find ways to reduce the workload for everyone involved. responds appropriately to any guidance she is given. remains aware of the pressures dancers face. com> \What does Miranda say about the students she works with? ‘Their ack of confidence means they rarely question instructions. B Their inexperience makes them wiling to Isten © Their determination to succeed can sometimes cause misunderstandings, Their enthusiasm sometimes means they do not see their faults, > ‘When discussing the musie she warks with, Manda points out that ‘she Is unable to ask for changes to be made. she often varies it to create a happy atmosphere, she sometimes gets annoyed with the attude of the composer. she produces a better dance routine if she appreciates the music. voa> ‘What does Miranda feel about the scene in the TV programme she mentions? ‘A. She is unhappy about the way the dancer was treated 'B Shes worried that it exaggerates how hard dancing can be. © Shes pleased that it reveals the truth abost being a dancer. D_ She's proud of the dancer's attempts to inprove herse ‘Miranda says that productions she's worked on can sometimes ‘A combine too many elements in one perfonmance. B_be spot by a problem outside her contro. © {ail to win people's complete approval. lack the resources that she expacts. Inthe final paragraph Miranda says that she ‘A. resists attempts to define her ina particular way. B fois that others may have the wrong opinin of her. Is confused by the number of career options availabe to her _ coubis that specialising will benefit her inthe long term, [Bp] 55Test 3 Part 6 ‘You are going to read a newspaper article about a competition between @ human and a machine. ‘Six sentences nave been removed trom the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (87-42). There is one extra senterce which you do not need to us. ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Machine defeats man in complex board game Recently, milions of people watched a man lay 2 computer in a game called "Go, one the oldest board games in the world. The fame Involves two players placing black and teite counters on aboard, and going ground by. ‘capturing’ thelr “opponent's counters This thought to be the most complex game fever devised. A humandooking robot called ‘iphaG whieh was tained By a company called Deep Mind, played five games against Korean Lee Saco!’ one of the worl’ leading players, Srprsingly. the computer won the ‘pening game with ease Alellow professional player ofthe game, Myung. ‘van Ki as interviewed soon after the result twas announced. He admitted that, alghough he Ted expected thal the computer would perhaps ‘manage to win a game at some poi in the {ournament, he never imagined that If was going to be the very first one However, it got considerably worse, as he Went ‘onto lose the next two games ‘The computer revealed its calculating nature towards the end of one of the games, when it ‘appeared to have made a mistake that allowed ee to capture several of AlphaGo's counters. Cae Tuas had thought abead and ‘index elever tactical move This proved it was Capable of doing whatever would maximise ts tances of ultimately winning, At this stage, Use et embarrareed about the fact that he wat ‘ow losing 80 and stressed it was his personal Sefest and not an indleation that computer like AiphaGo would always winagainst human, ‘Lee started to fight back in the middle of the fourth game by making some astonishing moves ‘of his own, and spectators Believed height finaly get is revenge. One of Lee's old vals who ‘Was inthe audience, pralsed him for the quality ‘Of his peeformance. Meanwhile, the assembled Journalists began to take notice, as -AiphaGo seemed tobe staging [30] This le Some to speculate that Une SoMtWareWas Seriously rmaltnetioning. Lc was now minutes away’ from his Bist victory Over Alpha, and was calm and fully focused at this crucial moment. |Thena message Sppeared on AlphaGo's SHY Coafeming that ad conceded detest forthe first time TAT Fiestas focus was on the board fonTTeGamnehe'djust won. InGo,tscustomary to review the match with your opponent and to ‘hare your thoughts. Such a dialogue was not possible because across from Lee sat only th ‘Computer programmer, who was totally unable to teplan the mistakes that AlphaGo had made on this occasion. Despite this setback for AlphaGo, the overa feault was Stl a3 win for the machine Ie was 2 ‘gnificant moment in the development of ated {nretigence. [42 [ __] This time, however ‘AlphaGo had Tearat moves as a result of practical experience and had worked out the complex rules for iisel~ a very Impressive achievement, as everyone acknowledged,Reading and Use of English twas starting to make increasingly erratic and strange moves, which nobedy could explain ‘Although tis quite advance, tis only by teal and err that the machine ean learn inthis way. But Hf Lee was quietly congratulating himself for ths Wletory, ft was barely noticeable, Lee felt much the same, expressing disbeliel that a mere machine could play the game so skilful tn past experiments, computers had been programmed with information about the fume before they facod thelr frst human pponent Meanwhile, the computers programme, ‘wha was responsible for moving counters on the board in response to instructions ftom the tle machine looked tease and worried ‘Lee thought this coulé be a turning point, bt that as not the cate >(Bp.133] 57Test 3 Part7 You are going to read an article about young people's experiences of leaming to sur. For {questions 43-52, choose from the people (AD). The people may be chosen more than once, ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Which person admits to being in need of praise from other people? 6 ‘ays that despite having some abit they dh wish to continue? “ describes an anxiety that held them back for some time?” mentions that a previous experience could have discouraged them from tying again? ‘says that other distractions prevented them from trying suring eater? a7 describes how someone else's enthusiasm mace a big diference? says they appreciated learning in a methodical way”? ‘explains how surfing fall to have the emotional impact that others, 50 had predicted? ‘mentions how the absence of spectators on the day proved helpful? 5 ‘expresses appreciation of people's tolerance? 52 58Reading and Use of English Young surfers A dessica Lee ive always had an ertional attachment to the Sex which I can quite explain, ve watched i for years, appreciating te beauty and power ‘but fa never actualy dared to go in could Sch yet something about the sea made me fervous 1 knew I needed to overcome this ‘anted to full my ambition of suring. One year anally went for t when | as on holiday. The Deach’was almost deserted which was ideal Sol was feeling increably sel-conscious, The Shach was so positive about everything and that Seay filed tre with confidence But I was $0 {ocuved on remembering what to do that bythe tie rally got Into the water Iwas no longer telng pervs took fo temps, bu the Stddenly 1 was on my feet ging along, 30 Ahlle tha Te nctoaly caught my rst wave. To thy astonishinen, for the ist time ever, had a [nine passon fr something and this tok Si'my spare time and completely changed my ‘outlook en tings 8 Robert Morgan My Sst attempt at surfing had consisted of vo ‘mfserable hours op my own getting batered by {he waves, while trying to ling onto my boar ‘This should have put me oll but somehow It tid decided to have another go and booked tine lessons this time The frst lesson wasn't foo promising, actualy, because there was a (Whole set of watmup exercises to do, which Intated me, but the instructor explained th Without thet there was areal chance of cramp She getting Into difetty tn the. water, Then fe tlked us through the basics ~ catching ‘waves and controlling the board while yng on then sent us out into the water, When we'd tnastored all that fe returned to the beach to [earn the nest sil Ths progressive tion was {reat for building confidence ~ attempting too Sroch in one go would have been overwhelming. Belore long. (a got to grips with catching waves, Sihough standing on the board. outa sea Sroved to be rather tricky. In fact, ater that {fel session, was totally exhausted and even had trouble standing up on dry land! © Chloe Emory “The welcome from all the staff couldn have teen warmer would have been exsy for them to took down on clueless beginners Ike mysel ‘Poin reli, they seemed genuinely delighted ‘when someone finally made a breakthrough Gi eould actualy do the basics. was very rare that Twas barely keeping up with my ‘lassmates, who got the hang ofthe techalcal Side surprisingly quick. What 1 also found ‘ical was that the board was so much heavier than {expected and Us held me back for while | cant rally remember the fast time F fode'a bieyele without stabilisers, but I do {eamember texting rows the rst time! managed to balance independently and looked round at Iny father fora nod of encouragement. When I mastered the considerably more dificult sls ‘eguired for suring [bad a sir feeling. {isnt fl tke shouting ou, Look, fm doing ‘The wish to gain approval, 'm embarrassed to say, was overwhelming. D Leometntyre always had glamorous images of surfing ia ‘ny mind but {found that this romantic pleture ‘dent very accurate, Perhaps | didat want to [Bast the bubble and learn how tough twas. Td lived near the coat for long time but couldn't {ear myself away from the volleyball court long ‘Shough to tale up any other sports. | loved the ‘Seon and swam dally but somehow suring ust Seemed a i kt should be for super.t, trendy feople who had eat balance and no, fea. itn t managed to surt my Best wave, Twas too astonished to enjoy the moment, Felings ‘rexilartion and freedom are supposed © fit you atleast, that was what ll my suring fetchds had repeatedly old me I didnt seem to be following the script because | felt strangely foninvolved inthe experience, so this wasn't omething tas goimg to take any further — Spparent | actually showed promise but that ‘hd change anything 59Test 3 WRITING (1 hour 20 minutes) Part 1 You must answer this question, Wile your arswer in 140-190 words in an appropiate style on the separate answer sheet. In-your English class you have been talking about doing things on your own and with other People. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an eesay, "Write your essay using al the notes and ging reasons for your point of view. WIAA) SS -Hsd ‘Some people think that it'sbetter to do certain things alone, Do you agree? Notes Write about 4. going shopping 2. studying 3. (your own idea) 60 [8 p. 705]writing Part 2 Write an answer to one ofthe questions 2-4 inthis part. Write your answer in 140-100 words in rapproprlate ste onthe separate answer sheet, Pu the question number in the Box a the top ‘of the answer sheet. 2 Yousee this notice on a tlm website for teenagers. Reviews wanted Animal films We're looking fr reviews offs which have animals in them. The animals canbe real o they ‘an be cartoon characters. Explain what the film is about. Say what you think of the im and ‘whether you'd recommend it to other young peopl. \rite your review. 3. Youreceive this email from your English fend, Kit Hi it's my parents’ wedding anniversary next month and my brother and | want to organise something realy nice to celebrate it. But we want to keep ita seoret from them before the day itself, What cculd we do to celebrate? And how can we keep ita secret? Thanks kit Write your email “4 Youhave seen this announcement in an ntemational magazine for teenagers, Stories wanted |We are looking for stories for our new English-language magazine for teenagers. Your story must begin with this sentence: When Jake looked over the edge he could see a frightened cog on the clifs below. Your story must include: © rescue + areward \Wiite your story. >[&p.i05] 61